US Bridges

HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook

Fair

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · .25 M. East of Spruce ST · Structure no. S13017AGYSTANBI

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 84 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,232 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lovell RD
CrossesWater Catacunemaug Brook
Location.25 M. East of Spruce ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.54141, -71.63716
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2023)
Projected traffic1,232 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lovell RD over Water Catacunemaug Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.